Volkswagen Electric Taxi
Volkswagen is planning to introduce its Up-based electric Taxi Concept. The company is seriously thinking to begin the production of this concept vehicle in 2013. The company believes that in the future the lawmakers will compel the inner-city vehicles to offer low emissions and zero exhaust pollution.
The company said that the 180-mile range and one-hour charge time will fit into the work patterns of nearly all taxi drivers around the world. The battery-powered vehicle will be as a future vehicle for large cities. As reported by autocar, the designers at the VW said that they made a particular study of the classic London cab when it designed the Taxi Concept.
Designers at the company borrowed a London black cab from a company in Wolfsburg and spent three days studying, measuring and driving it. The designers noted that considered the London cab as an inspiration to the new concept vehicle since it is the most function-specific taxi in the world.
vw mpg A six speed manual transmission is standard equipment, while a six speed dual clutch automated manual is optional. Fuel economy is estimated at 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined with the automatic transmission. The manual drops the city mpg number to 21. Consult manufacturer's auto brochure for exact fuel ratings. Standard Safety equipment includes stability control, traction control, ABS brakes with brake assist, hill hold assist, front seat side airbags, and side curtain airbags. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the 2012 VW CC its top rating of "Good" for side impacts, and frontal offset crash tests.
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